Street camera misused during Arlington water main break repairs

Arlington County officials are investigating an unusual incident involving a county employee responsible for operating street cameras. 

Virginia woman accused of murdering 3 roommates captured in New York

The Spotsylvania woman accused of murdering her three roommates was captured Thursday in New York after a high-speed police chase.

Arlington home explosion intentionally caused by homeowner, officials say

Fire investigators determined that a massive explosion that destroyed an Arlington duplex in December 2023 was intentionally caused by the homeowner who died in the blast.

Warm, sunny weekend ahead following week of severe weather, tornadoes

Sunshine, low humidity, and no rain in the forecast Friday after a week of severe weather that slammed the Washington, D.C. region.

Seven tornadoes confirmed in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia: NWS

The National Weather Service confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down across parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia on Wednesday, June 5. 

Severe weather risk for DC area Thursday after tornadoes in VA, MD

More showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday, a day after severe weather, including tornadoes, tore through the Washington, D.C. region.

'Several long track tornadoes' hit Maryland, Virginia: preliminary NWS survey

A severe weather system that spawned "several" tornadoes left people suffering injuries and significant damage across Northern Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday night.

Maryland tornado aftermath: Cleanup continues Thursday after storms down trees, cut power

Several were injured after severe weather, including tornadoes, swept through the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions on Wednesday night, leaving a path of downed trees, damaged homes, and power outages.

Three killed after struck by train in Springfield

Two adults and one child were hit by a train while walking on the tracks in Springfield on Wednesday, police say. 

Roommate wanted for triple homicide in Spotsylvania home

A Spotsylvania woman is on the run after authorities say she killed three of her roommates in the home they shared. 

64-acre data center approved in Prince William County

In Northern Virginia, the Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors recently green-lit the Mid-County Industrial Park Project, a 64-acre data center. 

Virginia to ditch California emission rules, Gov. Youngkin announces

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Virginia will abandon California’s stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire, citing an attorney general opinion.

Power outages across Alexandria due to severe rain

Alexandria drivers are advised to drive with caution following flood warnings across the D.C. region.